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[Classic] Dreamcast Love it or hate it?
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Hard to believe it was just 5 seasons...


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Old Sep 23, 2006, 02:33 PM Local time: Sep 23, 2006, 01:33 PM #1 of 56
I <3 it. In fact, I bought brand-new unopened one off Ebay just a couple months ago, and hunted down about 15 games for it. To say the least, DC has the best version of Rayman 2, which is one of the best platformers in history.

The DC had many innovations:

-Memory card slot moved to the controller: each controller has 2 memory card slots, and there's native support for up to 4 controllers, so that equals 8 total memory card slots.
-Built-in modem: Even the PS2 and GC which came after had no built-in Internet support
-First major system release (I think?) with a built-in cooling fan: Hardcore!
-The GD-ROM: although it didn't work, the anti-piracy theory of using a different format could have worked in future variations...
-The VMU: mini-games and the ability to see things your fellow couch-potatoes can't, such as which play you will execute in a sports game, etc.

I know there's more, but that's what I can think of off the top of my head...

Originally Posted by Shenlon
The biggest problem with dreamcast other than the controller was when you popped in a game and then when it reads the disc it would make some very loud scratch noises.
Just like the wide assortment of drivetrain noises in my scooby's AWD system, that loud noise means DC = serious power.

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Old Sep 26, 2006, 11:43 AM Local time: Sep 26, 2006, 10:43 AM #2 of 56
Originally Posted by BZ
And of course I bought it for Sonic Adventure. Best graphically looking game to open up a console EVER.
Have you played Rayman 2 for DC? SA's graphics are top-notch, but I feel the art direction in Rayman 2 is world's ahead of it, which for me puts it on top...

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